I'm not usually a chicken fan but this dish is one of the most staple dishes in my family. Everyone has a different way of making it and each of us usually take something out while we eat it. I learned to make this from my mom and she learned from my grandma. My aunt's and cousin's make it as well and we even share it with our friends. I don't believe in recipes that you hide from people after all if it's good why not let others try it too, they may even come up with something better. Here is my "secret" recipe:
Shopping List:
boneless & skinless chicken thighs
2 cups jasmine long grain rice
2 tbsp achiote paste
1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp dehydrated garlic
2 cups frozen mixed veggies
1 cup raisins
1 jar green olives, pitted
Potato Chips (thick cut plain ones are best)
Getting started:
put the chicken in a large pot cover with water, add Italian seasoning, dehydrated garlic, salt and pepper, cook on med high for approximately 40 mins or until cooked through.
separate chicken from liquid but save for later. Shred chicken by hand and put aside.
Making the rice:
In a large non-stick deep dish pan or a large pot heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil and the achiote paste until melted. Add the rinsed rice and toast rice at med high heat for about 5 mins stirring constantly. Add veggies, raisins and olives, salt & pepper to taste and stir until mixed. Pour in the liquid used to cook the chicken and add the shredded chicken. Reduce heat to medium and cover. Cook until liquid is absorbed and rice cooked (approx 20 mins)
Remove from heat and serve with potato chips, we like to use them to scoop the rice!
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